All Too Late

Calvin made some cake which he cut a slice from and offered to Wynnie before offering

another slice to Kathleen.

“Come, Kate. Don’t you like strawberry cake?” Calvin handed the slice of cake to her. “You

can have all the strawberries on it.”

“Thank you, Dad.” Kathleen was astonished by his kindness.

“You don’t have to thank me,” said Calvin.

“Why did you offer Kate such a huge slice? Women nowadays have to keep a slim figure. By

doing this, you’re essentially forcing her to finish the whole slice,” Wynnie reminded.

However, Calvin countered, “Kate isn’t fat. Women shouldn’t always talk about going on

diets. It’s not good for your health. Keeping a moderate figure is fine enough. You don’t

need to feel anxious about it. Instead, have more confidence in yourself.”

Wynnie shrugged in defeat.

Kathleen smiled demurely. Dad really is a great parent. I’m so lucky to have in-laws like

them. But why do I just have to have such a sh*tty husband?

“Eat up, Kate. I’m heading to the law firm now.” Wynnie stood up.

“Darling, are you seriously going to work now?” Calvin tracked Wynnie with his gaze.

“I wouldn’t have needed to come back home during noon if it wasn’t for you,” Wynnie

complained. “There are a lot of tasks that I still need to tend to at the law firm, so I have to

leave.”

“Come home earlier,” suggested Calvin, unwilling to part with her. “I’ll cook your favorite

dishes.”

“I know. You’re making such a fuss. You don’t look like the president of a company at all.”

Despite saying so, Wynnie was beaming.

“You’ll always be the more dominant one when we’re together.” Calvin blinked.

“Since you said so, you’d better take care of your son. He has done something to cross me,”

Wynnie demanded.

“Worry not. I promise to beat the crap out of that brat.” Calvin rubbed his hands together.

“All right then. I’m leaving now.” Wynnie was in a hurry to get back to work.

Calvin stood up. “Hold on, Darling!”

Wynnie turned around. “What is it?”

Calvin walked up to her to hold her arms before leaning in to kiss her on the lips.

All of a sudden, Kathleen felt like she had lost her appetite.

“Hey, our daughter-in-law is watching!” Wynnie chided, flustered despite her usual

domineering personality.

Calvin smiled. “She’s our daughter, so it’s all right.”

“Hmph!” Wynnie huffed before wheeling around to leave.

Calvin turned to the side to check on Kathleen while smiling kindly. “Is the cake nice?”

Kathleen nodded.

“It’s great that you like it. Tell me if you ever feel like having it again.” Calvin sat down,

which made Kathleen anxious a little.

Although Calvin was mild-mannered most of the time, he exuded a mysterious and

domineering aura that befitted his prominent status.

It was just that he rarely showed that side of him to his family, so Kathleen rarely saw that

side of him as well.

However, she couldn’t help but be reminded of the distance between them whenever she

saw photos of Calvin in magazines, in which he wore a stern expression.

“I heard you’ve been quarreling with Samuel,” Calvin inquired calmly. “Did he bully you?”

“No. I suppose that doesn’t count as bullying.” Kathleen pursed her lips.

“What would count as bullying if not an affair?” Calvin consoled. “Kate, you can’t consider

the fact that he had an affair as being in the right just because he doesn’t love you. He

should be held accountable. Your marriage is both legally and morally binding. No matter

how the two of you got together and ended up getting married, you’re both responsible for

your marriage.”

Kathleen bit her lip lightly. “Yes, I’m aware of that.”

“I know you aren’t responsible for this. What wrong could you have done? You just allowed

Samuel to do as he pleased because you loved him too much. Kate, you have nothing to

fear. You’re Samuel’s legal spouse and also have our support. Go and confront the third

party if that’s what you feel like doing. Wynnie, my mother, and me; none of us are afraid of

Samuel,” Calvin advised seriously, which touched Kathleen.

Why are they all so nice to me?

“Dad, I know Samuel and I would never be able to return to how we used to be ever since

we laid things out in the open,” said Kathleen in dejection.

“Do you mean you’ve made up your mind to file for divorce because your relationship will

no longer be what it was?” asked Calvin solemnly.

Kathleen nodded. “I don’t want to hide anything from you, Dad. Samuel did something

unforgivable, so I don’t think I can tolerate him any longer.”

Calvin frowned. Something unforgivable? Could it be that he and Nicolette have… That brat!

“So, I would like to file for divorce, Dad.” Kathleen’s lashes fluttered as she lowered her

gaze. “But Samuel doesn’t agree to the divorce.”

“I heard from Wynnie that you and Nicolette have matching bone marrows. Am I right?”

asked Calvin coldly.

Kathleen nodded.

Calvin finally grasped the situation. “Did he threaten not to divorce you if you do not donate

your bone marrow to Nicolette?”

Kathleen nodded even harder.

Calvin scoffed inwardly.

D*mn, this brat sure knows how to plot. Other than forcing her to be a bone marrow donor,

he might have ulterior motives for refusing to divorce Kathleen.

“Kate, I’ve spoken to your grandma about this. You have our support, so we won’t try to

convince you to change your mind about the divorce.” Calvin paused for a moment. “I’ll

help you think of something.”

Kathleen blinked in astonishment.

Is he serious?